Industrial Energy Management and Utilization (467-0-1)

Instructors

Manohar Kulkarni
847/467-6741
Technological Institute, Rm B290, 2145 Sheridan Rd, EV CAMPUS

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 301: Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM - 10:50AM

Overview of class

As time permits, in this course the students will learn about historical energy usage; energy conservation vs. energy management; elements of an energy audit; data normalization of energy consumption using product-mix data or degree days etc.; utility rate structures & deregulation; energy economics; energy conservation opportunities in thermal-fluid Systems; combustion systems; steam & condensate Systems; energy recovery systems; industrial insulation; and electrical energy conservation.

Registration Requirements

Thermodynamics offered through any department or graduate standing or consent of the instructor.

Teaching Method

Homework and special assignments 30% Energy Audit 20% Contemporary Energy Topic of student/team choice and presentation 15% Exams 35% (midterm 15% and a final 20%)

Class Materials (Required)

None